File for Civic News: RyeBOSrclNotes101117revBfinal Selectman Musselman proposed the creation of paid non-resident parking areas on side streets near the beach. Residents with stickers could also use those areas. Reception from the other Selectmen was lukewarm. The Shoals View Drive paving bid came in at over twice the $125,000 that voters appropriated. All bids will be […]

File for Civic League: RyeBOSrclNotes121216revCfinal The Selectmen refused to release an opinion of the Town Attorney that, they assert, permits Shawn Crapo (lost in the last election) to continue to serve on the Budget Committee as a representative of the Rye Beach Village District, even though he is not a Commissioner of that District. More […]

File for Civic News: RyeBOSrclNotes110915revBfinal It was agreed that a warrant article would be prepared leading to possible sale of the Parsonage Apartments for one dollar to the Housing Partnership. More Detail The Selectmen requested more information on a proposal to dredge Sagamore Creek and deposit the sand off of Wallis Sands beach. More Detail […]

For the Civic News: RyeWaterDistSB2hearing031215revCrevisedFinal Resident points to research that he did on SB2, indicating that, once towns become larger and less cohesive, factions and groups form, and traditional town meetings become less effective. More Detail Another resident points out the planned $5.5 million water treatment plant in 2017 and expresses concern that such a […]

From Chief Walsh: The purpose of this summary is to inform Rye residents of the types of crimes and quality of life complaints the police department has investigated over the last nine years. Because of the type of activity Rye has had through those nine years, I am recommending an additional officer in 2015. I […]

RCL File for Civic News: RyeBOSrclNotes102714revBfinal Treasurer Leon Blaisdell passed away. Jane Ireland was appointed Treasurer through the 2015 election. More Detail Health insurance rates will be down significantly next year, allowing significant budget reductions. More Detail The town-owned Parsonage Apartments needs a new roof and other improvements. The management firm, the Housing Partnership suggested that […]